Analysis of Revenues
Revenues as Reported
Applied Materials Inc., income statement, revenues
US$ in millions
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-10-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-10-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-10-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-10-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-10-27).
The analysis of the annual revenue data reveals several notable trends across the different segments over the observed period.
- Semiconductor Systems
- This segment shows a strong upward trend, with revenue increasing consistently each year. Starting at $9,027 million in 2019, it reached $19,911 million by 2024. This represents more than a doubling of revenue in five years, indicating robust growth and possibly an expanding market share or increased demand in this sector.
- Applied Global Services (AGS)
- Revenue in this segment also shows a steady increase from $3,854 million in 2019 to $6,225 million in 2024. The growth is gradual but consistent, reflecting positive performance and ongoing demand for services.
- Display
- The Display segment exhibits a declining trend over the period. Revenue decreased from $1,651 million in 2019 to $885 million in 2024, with the most pronounced drop occurring after 2021. This downward trajectory suggests challenges such as reduced market demand, competitive pressures, or strategic shifts away from this segment.
- Corporate and Other
- This category shows fluctuating revenue figures with no clear trend. From $76 million in 2019, it varied over the years, peaking at $219 million in 2023 before decreasing to $155 million in 2024. The variability may result from non-core activities or one-time items impacting revenue recognition.
- Net Revenue
- Overall net revenue demonstrates substantial growth, rising from $14,608 million in 2019 to $27,176 million in 2024. This nearly doubling of total revenue aligns largely with the growth in the Semiconductor Systems and AGS segments, which appear to be the primary drivers of total revenue increase. The decline in the Display segment partially offsets total growth but is insufficient to negate overall positive performance.
In summary, there is a clear pattern of strong growth in semiconductor-related revenue streams and services, contrasted by a notable decline in the Display segment. The overall financial trajectory is upward, indicating expanding business activity and market success in core areas despite challenges in specific segments.